Microsoft’s Build Conference Opens Pre-orders for New VR Dev Kits

May 17, 2017

As of May 9th, developers in the US and Canada can place their orders for two new mixed reality headsets–one from Acer ($299) and the other from HP ($329). In terms of design and comfort, the bright colorful headset features front padding with adjustable straps coupled with a buckle and locking mechanism. One conference attendee noted how well the VR headset worked with a person wearing eyeglasses; however, the cord seemed to fall short of allowing users to move freely to the room’s border. Specs for the Acer VR headset include the following: 2x LCD displays, 2.89″ diagonal display size (x2), front hinged display, 95 degrees horizontal FOV, display refresh rate up to 90 Hz, inside-out tracking.